What is the name of the church in Amiens France?
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens ( French: Basilique Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens ), or simply Amiens Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens.
When was the Notre Dame of Amiens built?
The Roman style cathedral which stood here before the Notre Dame of Amiens we see today burned down in 1218. This beautiful Gothic masterpiece that is the Notre Dame of today began construction in 1220 and took 50 years to complete. In 1981 Amiens’ cathedral was listed as a World Heritage site.
Why is Amiens Cathedral a national monument?
Amiens Cathedral has been fully listed as a Historic Monument since 1862. All building work is controlled by the State (Ministry of Culture) that finances and implements the necessary conservation work.
Was John the Baptist’s skull found in Amiens Cathedral?
France’s Amiens Cathedral contains a preserved skull (facial bone sans lower jaw) which is supposedly that of famed prophet John the Baptist.
What is the size of the Notre Dame d’Amiens?
With a surface area of 7,700 sq.m. and volume of 200,000 cubic metres. from 24 th November to 31st December. Once the sun goes down, 15 years since the first “Chroma” light and sound display began, come and watch Notre-Dame d’Amiens be bathed in a brand new array of colour.
What is the ISBN number for Notre Dame de Amiens?
ISBN 2-9502147-5-4. Lours, Mathieu (2018). Dictionnaire des Cathédrales (in French). Editions Jean-Paul Gisserot. ISBN 978-27558-0765-3. }} Plagnieux, Philippe (2003). Cathérale Notre Dame d’Amiens (in French). Éditions du Patrimoine, Centre des Monuments Nationaux. ISBN 978-27577-0404-2.
Did you know Notre-Dame d’Amiens has had 15 years of colour?
Once the sun goes down, 15 years since the first “Chroma” light and sound display began, come and watch Notre-Dame d’Amiens be bathed in a brand new array of colour.